Warehouse Manager Location: Colchester, CO6 Salary: Dependent on experience Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm (45 hours per week including unpaid break) About the Role: A well-established food manufacturing business is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager to lead its warehouse operations. As Warehouse Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and compliant operation of warehouse and distribution activities. As the site is located in an area with limited public transport links, a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. Benefits: * 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays * Enhanced sick pay after one year of service * Pension scheme * Staff discount on products * Employee discount platform * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and HR support * Free onsite parking * PPE provided * Uniform provided Key responsibilities: * Oversee all day-to-day warehouse operations, overseeing goods-in, storage, order picking, and product dispatch. * Manage and develop a high-performing warehouse team, promoting accountability, communication, and continuous improvement. * Maintain accurate stock control, driving FIFO/FEFO compliance and excellent inventory visibility. * Champion food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards, keeping the site audit-ready at all times. * Coordinate with logistics partners to ensure efficient and reliable transport operations. * Turn production plans into effective picking and dispatch schedules, proactively managing risks and priorities. * Drive the use of OrderWise and support the transition to streamlined, paperless processes. * Identify and deliver improvements in stock accuracy, efficiency, productivity, and waste reduction. Requirements: * Valid right to work in the UK * Previous warehouse management experience within a food manufacturing or fresh produce environment. * Proven experience leading, developing, and motivating warehouse teams. * Strong knowledge of warehouse systems (WMS/ERP), stock control, and FIFO/FEFO processes. * Food Safety Level 3 and forklift licences are a bonus. * Comfortable making decisions and leading in a fast-paced operational environment * Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and continuous improvement mindset